Getting started: Microsoft Project basics

New to Microsoft Project?

Maybe you're responsible for a long, complex project and you have never used this program before. What now?

Follow the links in this document for detailed information about the advantages of using Project over other programs, and then start to use it to perform basic project management tasks. You can also learn how to get more help from other Project users who have been in the same boat.

What do you want to do?

Use Microsoft Project to manage your project

The best way to learn about Microsoft Project is to start to use it to perform basic project management tasks. The following links provide instructions and videos that will help move you in the right direction.

Create and schedule your project

When you're ready to begin to use Project 2010 to manage your project, you will have to add and link tasks, create calendars, and decide how to schedule resources and tasks. Follow these links to get started.

Connect with other Project users

Experienced project managers and Microsoft Project users can be the most useful resource for a new project manager. There are many methods of joining the community and finding answers to your questions.

Tap the collective wisdom of other Microsoft Project users by posing questions in discussion groups, reading Project blogs, joining project management Facebook groups, following Twitter feeds, or using any of the other community resources mentioned in this article.